but in the very early years as well, and how that plays out into our adult lives where we work, where we live and how challenging that can be in a place like greater manchester for so many people. the big issue for public health leaders is how to find the money and to get local communities in deprived areas on board. ultimately, that s where the change happens. but in order to do that, we need funding. and i think funding was found for covid, but i think we really need sustained, long term, appropriate funding for local government, for public health, to make these changes happen. improving the underlying health inequalities in deprived communities can be the work of a generation, but this report argues that targeted measures in education, work and housing could mean these children enjoy a much healthier life in the years to come. dominic hughes, bbc news, manchester. joining me now is the author of that